Artifex Pereo Explained

Artifex Pereo
Origin:Louisville, Kentucky, U.S.[1] [2]
Genre:Alternative rock,[3] experimental rock,[4] [5] hard rock,[6] post-hardcore, progressive rock[7]
Years Active:–present
Label:Tooth & Nail
Current Members:Lucas Worley
Eugene Barker
Jeremiah Brinkworth
Jamie Davis
Jordan Haynes
Past Members:Evan Redmon
Cory Eaves

Artifex Pereo is an American rock band from Louisville, Kentucky that formed in 2008. The band released two independent releases before being signed to Tooth & Nail Records. In 2014, the band released their debut studio album entitled Time in Place that charted on two Billboard charts.

Background

Artifex Pereo are from Louisville, Kentucky, and they formed as a band in 2008.[8] The band name originates from the phrase "Qualis artifex pereo", Roman emperor Nero's famous last words. In Latin this translates to "what an artist dies with me", "artifex" meaning artist and "pereo" meaning perishes.

Music

In April 2014, The band signed with Tooth & Nail Records, and later the next month released their debut studio album.[9]

Independent work

The band released their first musical project on July 18, 2009, entitled Am I Invisible EP.[10] The extended play was produced by guitarist Jordan Haynes in his basement.

Their first album came out on July 23, 2011, which was entitled Ailments & Antidotes.[11] The album was produced by Kris Crummett, but were unable to tour the music because they lost founding member and lead vocalist Evan Redmon.

Interim workThe band secured another lead singer, Portland, Oregon native Lucas Worley. Worley moved to Louisville to be with the band allowing them to tour sporadically. The band started work on their second album with Crummett in the production chair during the winter months of 2013. This album work eventually got picked up by Tooth & Nail Records, which they signed to and led to the creation of their debut studio album.
Studio albumsOn May 27, 2014, Artifex Pereo released their debut studio album entitled Time in Place with Tooth & Nail Records. It charted on two Billboard charts, and those were the Christian Albums at No. 26 and No. 17 on the Heatseekers Albums.[12] [13] When the band were signed to Tooth & Nail Records in early April 2014, they released their first single "Hands of Penance". About a month later, the second single from the album was released "Apeiron". However, both of these lead single failed to chart on any sales or airplay Billboard charts.

Members

Discography

Studio albums

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Album detailsPeak chart positions
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Time in Place 2617
Passengers
  • Released: September 9, 2016
  • Label: Tooth & Nail
  • CD, Vinyl, Digital Download
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Notes and References

  1. Web site: Artifex Pereo reviews, music, news. Sputnikmusic. June 5, 2014.
  2. Web site: Artifex Pereo - About. Artifex Pereo. 2009. Facebook. June 5, 2014.
  3. Web site: Artifex Pereo, "Time In Place" Review. Fryberger. Scott. May 26, 2014 . Jesus Freak Hideout. June 5, 2014.
  4. Web site: Artifex Pereo Discography, Artifex Pereo Artist Database, Artifex Pereo Lyrics. Jesus Freak Hideout. Jesus Freak Hideout. June 5, 2014.
  5. Web site: Artifex Pereo – Time In Place. Brody B.. May 23, 2014. Indie Vision Music. June 5, 2014.
  6. Web site: Time In Place by Artifex Pereo. Francesco. Jonathan. May 27, 2014. New Release Tuesday. June 5, 2014.
  7. Artifex Pereo – Time In Place. LeRoy. Dan. May 28, 2014. Alternative Press. Alternative Press Magazine, Inc.. 1065-1667 . June 5, 2014.
  8. Web site: Interview: Artifex Pereo. Craig Roxburgh. June 19, 2014. Mind Equals Blown. April 23, 2021.
  9. Web site: Artifex Pereo sign to Tooth & Nail, stream "Hands Of Penance". Kraus. Brian. April 6, 2014. Alternative Press. June 5, 2014.
  10. Web site: Artifex Pereo, "Am I Invisible" Review. Jesus Freak Hideout. June 5, 2014.
  11. Web site: Artifex Pereo, "Ailments & Antidotes" Review. Jesus Freak Hideout. Jesus Freak Hideout. June 5, 2014.
  12. Web site: Christian Albums : June 14, 2014. Billboard. June 14, 2014. Prometheus Global Media. June 5, 2014.
  13. Web site: Heatseekers Albums : June 14, 2014. Billboard. June 14, 2014 . Prometheus Global Media. June 5, 2014.
  14. Web site: Top Christian Albums Chart . Billboard.com . March 16, 2020.